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My experience as a Paramedic Science student

My name is Ellie and I am in my third and final year studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Bournemouth University! Initially university was quite intimidating for me, I had been out of education for nearly four years, meaning I was classed as a ‘mature student’, and I was nervous I’d be at a disadvantage… Read more » about My experience as a Paramedic Science student

My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility

Laura Hopwood is a final year student studying BA (Hons) Business and Management (Project Management). During her placement year she worked for Enterprise Mobility and in the blog below talks about her experience.  Can you provide a brief summary about the internship as well as the competition and what you had to do? I did… Read more » about My placement experience at Enterprise Mobility

Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World

My name is Anna and I am a BSc (Hons) Children and Young People’s Nursing student at Bournemouth University. I have just completed my month long final second year placement in Takoradi, Ghana. I have had Work the World’s website open on my laptop for the last 18 months! Completing an elective placement abroad has… Read more » about Anna’s Trip to Ghana with Work the World

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What it’s like to study Criminology with Psychology

Hi, my name is Abbie and I’m currently a BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology student at Bournemouth University. I will be going into my third year this September (2024), and I am excited to start my dissertation and think about what my next steps need to be once I graduate. I chose to study this… Read more » about What it’s like to study Criminology with Psychology

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Being a Registered Nursing Degree Apprentice

Registered Nursing Degree apprentice, Amy has shared her experiences of studying at BU below: The Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) was a no brainer for me as it was a fantastic opportunity to work and study with also receiving a salary. It takes off the financial pressure of being a student with also having the… Read more » about Being a Registered Nursing Degree Apprentice

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Turing Work Overseas

This is a guest post by Kara Price-Jones I graduated my Masters Foundations in Clinical Psychology course with distinction at Bournemouth University (BU) in November 2023. I became blessed when my supervisor, Shanti, and BU along with Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA) in India, created a position for me to do research in India…. Read more » about Turing Work Overseas

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A criminology student’s experience at BU

Hi everyone, my name is Mollie and I have recently graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2.1 in BA (Hons) Criminology. I have thoroughly enjoyed my three years at Bournemouth and I’m excited to start this stage of my life and use my degree in various jobs and opportunities. I chose to go to uni… Read more » about A criminology student’s experience at BU

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Why study Operating Department Practice at BU?

We chatted to 2nd year student Abbie about life, learning and placements whilst studying to become an Operating Department Practitioner at BU. Why did you choose to study ODP at BU? The fantastic and modern facilities and the layout of course placements compare to other universities. What was your favourite placement so far and why?… Read more » about Why study Operating Department Practice at BU?

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My experience of producing short films as part of my MA Creative Writing and Publishing

This is a guest blog by Susan L. Edser, MA Creative Writing and Publishing student at BU. ‘No one cares what you went through,’ the internationally renowned filmmaker Imruh Bakari says. ‘All that matters is what is on the screen.’ I have been on a crash course in filmmaking over the last few months, and this… Read more » about My experience of producing short films as part of my MA Creative Writing and Publishing

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My journey through a degree apprenticeship: a path to excellence

Hello, I’m Elliott, and I’m excited to share my journey as a degree apprentice at Bournemouth University, employed by Draken. I recently won the Dorset Apprenticeship Award for 2024 which was an incredible honour, and in this blog, I would like to reflect on the experiences and the opportunities that have shaped my path. Before… Read more » about My journey through a degree apprenticeship: a path to excellence

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Interview with an Operating Department Practice student

We interviewed current student Josephine to find out more about her experience as an Operating Department Practice student so far…… Why did you choose to study ODP at BU? I chose to study Operating Department Practice at BU because of the new facilities that we have available to us and that the lecturers are current… Read more » about Interview with an Operating Department Practice student